Itinerary:
Night 1:
Pick
you up at 8 PM at your hotel in Ha Noi transfer to Rail way station to catch
the night train to Lao Cai(soft sleeper with aircondition).
Day 1(B):Ha Noi - Sa Pa – Love Waterfall
– Cat Cat village :
Arrive
Lao Cai you will meet your local tour guide then drive uphill to Sa Pa. Check
in to your hotel and enjoy breakfast. A 40 minute drive takes you to Tram Ton Pass at the height of 2047 meters above sea level (the
highest pass in Vietnam) where great views are offered of the surrounding
mountains and lush forests of the Hoang Lien
National Park. From there you will
trek 30 minutes through forest. Along the way
you have many chances to see wild flowers. Trekking along the stream you will
arrive the Love Waterfall . It is
the best place for relax in Sa Pa
then return Tram Ton and drive back to Sa
Pa. In the afternoon you will
visit Cat Cat cultural village, just 3kms from Sa Pa town. A leisurely walk through the old village offers an overview of the
traditional customs and practices of the ethnic Black H'mong minority. Stop by a stunning waterfall and the
vestige of a hydroelectric power station, constructed by the
French during the colonial era in Viet Nam. Follow a dirt trail snaking through the mountain and enjoy spectacular scenery while trekking along a
narrow river until you reach Y Linh Ho village, home of the Black H'mong minority. Take a rest by the
Muong Hoa Stream before climbing toward the road where your driver is
waiting to
transport you back to Sa Pa.
Overnight in Sa Pa.
Day 2(BL):Sa
Pa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai
Depart from Sapa town by car to Lao Chai village, following the road down
the hill. Views of the Muong Hoa valley and magnificent surroundings of
mountains and rice terrace fields can be seen from this road. Along the road,
people from many ethnic groups (H’mong, Zay, and Red Dao) are likely to be met,
and there are stalls along the way that serve tea, fruits and sweets. Soon
after turning off the main road and taking a local path, we will arrive in the
Black H’mong village of Lao Chai, where you will experience the daily life of
the villagers.After that, we walk from Lao Chai to Ta Van village, where the
Zay hill tribes live. Here you take a rest and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared
by your local guide in a local house. After lunch you trek up and downhill.
Specially you will trek through bamboo forest then relax beside the waterfall.
Explore the Red Dao village
of Giang Ta Chai where
you will also have the chance to see their daily activities. In the afternoon
the car will pick you up for the return journey to Sa
Pa. Overnight in Sa Pa.
Day 3(BL):Sa
Pa – Suoi Ho – Ma Tra – Ta Phin – Lao Cai – Ha Noi
We leave Sa Pa town,
trekking to Suoi Ho village to see tea plantations and cardamom gardens. Follow the
buffalo trails to visit the hospitable villages of the Black Hmong minority
people in Ma Tra. After passing a school and scenic views enroute, a picnic
lunch will be served. After lunch
we continue
our trek to Ta Phin village to visit Red Dao people and handicraft shops. In the afternoon we will reach the road where your driver is waiting to
transport you back to Lao Cai
station to catch the night train back to Ha Noi.
Day 4: Hanoi – Ha Long(BLD):
Our
driver will pick you up at Hanoi train station then transfer to a mini hotel
for Breakfast and Shower.
7:45: Hotel pick-up.
12:30: Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour, Ha Long City.
12:45: Enjoy a welcome drink onboard the Tonkin Cruise
boat.
13:15:
Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch while cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay and into
Ha Long Bay.
15:40:
Visit Vung Ha beach for kayaking, swimming, and relaxing in one of the Bay’s
hidden coves.
17:00:
Relax back at the boat as we cruise into the secluded Dong Tien Lake where the
boat will anchor overnight.
17:30: Sunset party and happy hour on the sundeck.
18:00: Cooking class offering lessons in traditional
Vietnamese cuisine.
19:30: Barbeque dinner on the sundeck.
20:45:
Relax and enjoy the evening or choose from a variety of activities including
board games and squid fishing.
Day 5:Ha Long Junk Cruise - Hanoi (BL):
6: 30: Rise early for morning tai chi on the sundeck.
7:15: Enjoy a light breakfast while cruising to Vung Vien fishing
village.
8:30: Explore Vung Vien village and learn about life in Ha Long Bay
communities.
10:00: Return to the boat for check out.
10:30: Enjoy the last of the Ha Long Bay scenery over brunch as the boat
cruises back to shore.
12:00 Transfer back to Hanoi.
16:00: Drop-off at hotel in Hanoi. End the trip
Included:
Transportation
Entrance fees
Train tickets(soft sleeper for two ways)
Hotel in Sa Pa
Accommodation tiwn sharing room on board
Meal( 04 Lunchs + 05Breakfast + 01 Dinner)
English speaking guide
Boat Trip in Ha Long Bay
Please contact us for more assistance!
MUONG HOA VALLEY TRAVEL
Ta Van village, Sa Pa town, Lao Cai city, Viet Nam
Tel:0203 871 363 – Fax: 0203 872 988
Mobile: 0913 388 966 – 0943 569 990 – 0978 781 000
Email: info@muonghoasapa.com
Website: www.muonghoasapa.com or www.muonghoavalley.com
EXPLORE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VALLEY IN SAPA
Ta Van village, Sa Pa town, Lao Cai city, Viet Nam
Tel:0203 871 363 – Fax: 0203 872 988
Mobile: 0913 388 966 – 0943 569 990 – 0978 781 000
Email: info@muonghoasapa.com
Website: www.muonghoasapa.com or www.muonghoavalley.com
EXPLORE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VALLEY IN SAPA